Star-craving mad
tales from a travelling astronomer
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Word Count
83,500 words, Guess
Page Count
334 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveisbn_9781742373768
- ISBN-101742373763
- ISBN-139781742373768
- OCLC Control Number823278585
- Better World Books9781742373768
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL27153110M
Classifications
- DDC520.92
- LCCQB36.W38 A3 2013
- LCCQB44.3
and 1 more
- LCCQB64 .W384 2013
Description
A journey through time and space with Australia's best known astronomer, Fred Watson Fred Watson knows all about the madness that drives people to understand the Universe and unlock its secrets. Now you can join Australia's best-known astronomer on a unique tour to unravel the mysteries of space and time. Take in primitive observatories in ancient Peru and the world's largest atom-smasher in modern-day Switzerland. See Pluto demoted from planetary status. Go behind headlines to find the truth about the Transit of Venus and the Higgs Boson. Meet some of science's most colourful characters. In this light-hearted, informative and engaging book, Fred travels to some of those far-flung destinations as he weaves the epic story of humankind's growing understanding of the Universe. It's a grand adventure and the Professor is a witty, funny and knowledgeable companion. Come along on a journey that is sure to take you out of this world..
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